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Latest in Politics
Egypt to present report on human rights before UPR in Geneva
NHRC elected three states to discuss Egypt’s human rights report during UPR session
Israel targets senior leaders of Islamic Jihad in Gaza and Damascus
Islamic Jihad’s leader Baha Abu Al-Ata was killed in the strike
Russia confirms its readiness to boost Egypt’s national army: Russian Defense Minister
”The Egyptian President and Armed Forces are the guarantors of the independent and stable development of the country, curbing the spread of the terrorist threat in North Africa,” Shoigu said.
Despite protests, Catalans oppose independence from Spain: Spanish ambassador in Egypt
“The majority of Catalonia residents support the central government of Spain,” he asserted.
Turkey begins to deport captured IS militants home
US national was deported, while plans to deport a German, Irish, French are underway
King Abdulluah announces ‘full sovereignty’ over two territories leased to Israel
Under a 1994 peace treaty with Israel, the two border territories were under Jordanian sovereignty but with a lease allowing Israeli farmers to til the land.
Child law amendment to include new rights for children: MP
The amendment will also develop a legislative framework that allows children to easily move from alternative care to independent life, says Maher.
Chinese delegation headed by CPPCC meets president Al-Sisi
CPPCC’ chairperson visits Huawei headquarters, says source
Interior Ministry responds to controversial reports on Egyptian prisons
SIS released a video showing “real conditions” of inmates in Tora prison
Turkey says to start sending IS fighters home amid row with Europe
Over the last week, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu has several times harshly criticized European countries for inaction, vowing to repatriate IS militants, even if their citizenship has been revoked.
Russia, Turkey affirm commitment to Sochi agreement, joint patrols in Syria
Relationship between Europe and Turkey is love-hate, says Assad
At least 305 killed and 15000 injured amid Iraqi protests, political class to protect the PM
At least four protesters were killed on Saturday, when security forces cracked down on protesters in Tahrir (Liberation) Square in Baghdad, reported the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights (IHCH), after political leaders agreed to stand by Mahdi’s government.
Leading Danish ISIS element involved in 2015 Russian plane crash: DR
‘ISIS has not replicated such attack in Egypt, that can be credited to military operations,’ says analyst
Egypt, Tanzania prepare for 4th joint committee meeting early 2020
The discussions came as part of Hefni’s participation in 18th meeting of Africa-Nordic foreign ministers held in Tanzania
Trump says might attend Russia’s victory day parade next May
“It is in the middle of the political season, so I will see if I can do it, but I would love to go if I could,” Trump said.
Al-Sisi says he urged ex-interim president Adly Mansour to run for election
President said extremism and terrorism will never discourage Egyptians from moving towards a better future
Can desalination limit GERD’s impacts on Egypt’s water security?
Desalination plants in Egypt will provide clean water for drinking use, not agriculture, says former water resources minister
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan agree to settle GERD dispute by Jan 2020
Trump met top representatives from the three countries to help solving the issue
Early stage of comprehensive healthcare insurance registers over a million citizens
This came four months after the start of the experimental stage’s launch in July
Parliament urges disciplinary action for MP who proposed “political reform initiative”
Tantawi’s initiative called for the abolition of the recent constitutional amendments, which allow the president’s term in office be increased from four to six years.
Egypt praises Riyadh’s agreement to end conflict in South Yemen
The agreement aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the country’s long-running civil war
Amid joint drill, Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus condemn Turkey’s Mediterranean violations
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Cypriot Defence Minister Savvas Angelides said during the meeting that Turkey’s illegal measures in Cyprus’ EEZ in the Mediterranean Sea, violates the sovereign rights of his country and the international law.
Shoukry meets US congressmen ahead of GERD mediation meeting in Washington
The minister reviewed with Kushner Egyptian efforts since 2014 to reach a fair agreement on GERD to achieve the interests of the three countries
Lebanese army removes protesters’ roadblocks, resorting to force in some areas
While some protestors peacefully opened the roads when security forces arrived, they were forcibly removed in the Zouk Mosbeh, north of Beirut, reported Al Arabiya.
At least seven killed and dozens injured in latest Iraqi protests defying the PM’s calls
The medical sources said that four protestors were killed while 34 were wounded, adding that one was killed by live fire, and two by rubber bullets and tear gas, but did not explain the fourth death.
Iran to take its fourth step to reduce JCPOA commitments
Along with the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany, and China, the US agreed on a long term deal with Iran on its nuclear programme for sanctions relief in 2015.
States do not interfere with the media anywhere but in the Arab world : Rashwan
Rashwan said that foreign media in Egypt is doing its job to the fullest, however some of them insult and defame Egyptians
Egypt Defence Minister heads to Greece to attend ‘Medusa 9’ drills
Exercises have begun on Sunday with the participation of Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot armed forces
Al-Sisi follows up on educational system, development plans
The president demanded the government to meet the deadlines set for the ongoing urban development projects nationwide within the highest quality standards.
Trump assures Al-Sisi he will make the GERD talks a success
Washington hosts a meeting involves Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan FMs over the dam